Staff Attorney, Family/Domestic Violence Unit

The Legal Aid Society•New York, NY

10d•$84,000 - $152,500

About The Position

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the Family/Domestic Violence (DV) Project of the Bronx Neighborhood Office. The Family/DV Project provides comprehensive direct legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence in a broad range of civil matters, including orders of protection, divorces, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, property rights, and contested divorces. The Family/DV Staff Attorney is expected to represent clients in all five boroughs primarily in family law and matrimonial matters, including contested matrimonials, custody, visitation, orders of protection, child and spousal support matters and uncontested divorces, as well as represent clients in multiple venues, including Supreme, Family, and the Integrated Domestic Violence courts. As part of the Family/DV Practice, the Staff Attorney will also work in conjunction with several community-based organizations that are our partners in this citywide collaboration to provide reciprocal referrals, training, back up case consultation, clinics, outreach, and joint community education on various issues affecting survivors of domestic violence. The Staff Attorney will also be required to provide outreach to various off-site locations. The Staff Attorney will also actively participate in city and statewide committees and task forces regarding DV and family law issues.

Requirements

This position requires an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills are required
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team and manage a high volume of cases
Ability to coordinate and collaborate successfully with other groups and organizations
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work with pro bono lawyers

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required
Experience with Family or Matrimonial Lawis desirable
Experience working with survivors of Domestic Violence is desirable

Responsibilities

Represent clients in administrative hearings, city, state and federal court proceedings, and affirmative litigation, and advocate with local, state and federal agencies
Train and engage in community outreach and education to individuals, local community-based organizations and advocates
Conduct policy advocacy on behalf of clients
Coordinate and collaborate with other groups and organizations
Work with pro bono lawyers
Conduct off-site intake, including during evening hours
Other duties as assigned